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Last I heard they were sitting at Waverly Creek rest area just south of St Lawrence NTH QLD. I hope they made a run for it and headed much further north to maybe Cairns. Keep Safe on the roads and out there.

TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVICE NUMBER 6Issued at 5:27 pm EST on Saturday 25 March 2017 Tropical Cyclone Debbie is expected to cross the coast between Townsville andProserpine on Tuesday morning, most likely as a CATEGORY 4 tropical cyclone,with wind gusts up to 260 kilometres per hour near the centre. K...

Hi all,anyone know if the Satellite Phone Subsidy is still available, as I can't seem to find any info confirming current availability.also what's new or hot re this subjectCheers Len

OK maybe this has been done before BUT...I would like to volunteer to organize a "grey nomad forum" weekend or week. Place and time is up to us BUT one will need to get a handle on that asap.Cindy, if you wish to come along and meet the bods on here that would be gold as well.OK, discuss...We are doing Perth,...

Does anyone have/keep/use a computer printer in their caravan? If so, did you choose it for any particular feature? Space, power consumption etc? A make and model would be useful too. If no one does, which I suspect is very possible, where do you print documents when travelling?

Vegetarians, look away.In a bid to attract customers to their out-of-the-way, isolated establishments, country publicans are embracing the concept of "competitive eating" and all it entails.Whether it is a giant T-bone, a plate of super-hot chicken wings or an enormous burger, eating challen...

Hi guys...Just wondering if there is any rule/regulation as to how close a gas bayonet fitting can be from the gas bottles on the front of a caravan? A friend told my mate that there is a distance...any idea folks...Also have a safe Christmas and happy new year...Be safe Lance

How, all.. ..I had my van serviced on Monday, brakes and bearings etc. They had to replace the 7 pin plug and Anderson Plug that charges van batteries while on the move. Both were only 2.5 years old. I use a plastic Anderson cover on all Anderson Plugs to keep dust out when not in use. SO, I have done a seach o...

Calling all ex ADF people.. Its time for open order march and roll call... Come to attention, prove, and let us all know when you served, in what, and you postings and role in the ADF. As long as you dont have to shoot me after that. I was in the RAAF from 1968 to 1980. Finished as an avionics tech. Posted to R...

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It seems to have been a long time since this topic was discussed and a fair bit of technological advancement has happened since then - anyone got anything new to add. Has anyone seen the AirMov Power 400 or know anything first hand about it?

what happened to beiffe? Always enjoy reading his things.

Wasn't sure if to post in General or Tech's. So apologies if incorrect. Does anyone have any advise on a good diesel mechanic in Dubbo NSW for a service on a BT-50? any help much appreciated.terry

See my post in General.

Mary and Ted got married and had 13 children. Then Ted died of heart disease. She married again and she & Bob had 7 more children. Bob was killed in a car accident, 12 years later. Again Mary remarried and this time she & John had 5 more children.... Mary finally died, after having 25 children. St...

Hi, i have been enquiring about a 2008 Mits Triton dual cab petrol Glx-r auto with 202000 Kim's on it with hard cover for $9000 my dealer friennds and my mechanic said everything from don't touch it to its worth $3000 the problem is that might be what they would pay at an auction but that's not the private w...

Hi everyone, we're new to caravanning, and to this forum. Bought a 2014 LandCruiser in November and a 2004 23' Coromal Princeton last month. We've been away on alternate weekends so far - just returned from our third trip this morning. Ultimately we want to do the grand circuit, but Grumpy has 3 mor...

Hi, I am new to the forum and am looking forward to many years of travelling around this great country, especially now that I've officially retired. We have had an AVan ALiner for about 6 years but now the grandkids want to come with us we are buying something a little bigger. We should pick up our new van f...

Travelling down to Brisbane a couple of days ago I saw this "Thing" coming up on me just before the Gateway exit. It looked like nothing I have seen before except those twin wheel Dodge Rams. It had FORD SPECIAL SUV stamped into the tailgate. Same twin wheels on the back, feet wider than the front, I can't...